Pickup at your hotel
Travel by private vehicle to Mitaki-dera.
6 EXPERIENCE
④Hidden Hiroshima
BEYOND THE FAMILIAR
Hidden Hiroshima
A quieter Hiroshima, shaped by flowing water, moss, rain and the changing season.
A quieter Hiroshima, shaped by flowing water, moss, rain and the changing season.
Our first impression of Mitaki-dera was not its architecture but the sound of water. The temple invites a slower pace: walking, pausing and noticing how light settles among the trees.
The journey continues to Mitakisou for a relaxed Japanese lunch and time in its garden. What matters is not the number of sights visited, but how deeply the atmosphere is felt.
THE HIROSHIMA STORY
The city disappears.
Only the sound of water remains.
What matters is not how many famous places are visited, but how deeply a place allows the mind to slow down. The sound of water at Mitaki-dera, moss-covered stone steps and soft light entering the garden at Mitakisou are connected as one private journey.
Surrounded by a remarkably peaceful garden, Mitakisou offers the atmosphere of historic Japanese architecture within Hiroshima City. In a private room overlooking the changing seasons, enjoy Japanese cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients at an unhurried pace. The meal, tableware and garden scenery are experienced as one meaningful part of the journey.
WHY WE CHOSE THIS PLACE
Why we chose Mitaki-dera
The first thing that moved us was not the temple itself. It was the sound of water.
As we walked along the moss-covered stone path, the noise of the city quietly faded away and even our breathing seemed to slow.
We chose Mitaki-dera because we hope our guests will experience that same stillness—an unhurried moment in Hiroshima that cannot be measured by how many sights have been visited.
Surrounded by a remarkably peaceful garden, Mitakisou offers the atmosphere of historic Japanese architecture within Hiroshima City. In a private room overlooking the changing seasons, enjoy Japanese cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients at an unhurried pace. The meal, tableware and garden scenery are experienced as one meaningful part of the journey.
JOURNEY DETAILS
The flow of this journey
Approximately five hours, departing at 9:45 and finishing around 14:45. The pace is adjusted according to traffic, walking speed and the time you wish to spend in the garden or taking photographs.
Walk through Mitaki-dera
Follow the temple approach slowly, listening to the water and discovering waterfalls, moss, the purification basin and stone Buddhist figures.
Transfer to Mitakisou
Continue into a quiet garden and a relaxed dining experience.
Lunch at Mitakisou
Enjoy seasonal Japanese cuisine for approximately 90 minutes while overlooking the garden.
Garden walk and photographs
After lunch, stroll through the garden and preserve natural memories without interrupting the flow of the journey.
Please note: Garden access and strolling may not be available when weddings or other events are being held.
Return to your hotel
Travel back at a relaxed pace, with arrival expected at approximately 14:45.
DURATION & PRICE
Model journey prices
English interpretation/support and lunch at Mitakisou are required arrangements and are not included in the base journey prices below. English support is +¥33,000 including tax. Lunch and drinks at Mitakisou are paid separately at actual cost.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
1–2 guests
¥66,000
INCLUDING JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX · PER VEHICLE
Toyota Alphard
1–4 guests
¥77,000
INCLUDING JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX · PER VEHICLE
Duration: approximately 5 hours.
Prices shown are per vehicle and include Japanese consumption tax.
The same vehicle price applies from one guest up to the stated capacity.
These are model journey prices. The final amount may vary according to the places visited, time at each location, pickup and drop-off points, and requested arrangements. Lunch and drinks at Mitakisou, café purchases, souvenirs and other personal expenses are paid separately.
INCLUDED
What the base journey price includes
- Private concierge service
- Vehicle service
- Expressway tolls and parking
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Mineral water and oshibori towels
- In-car Wi-Fi and USB charging
No tipping is required for the model plan or English support fees.
ESSENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangements required for this experience
Hidden Hiroshima requires English interpretation/support so that the background of each place and the meaning of its quiet atmosphere can be communicated carefully. Lunch at Mitakisou is proposed as an itinerary option after restaurant availability has been checked.
ESSENTIALESSENTIAL 01
English interpretation/support
+¥33,000 including taxEnglish-language accompaniment for approximately five hours, supporting essential communication at Mitaki-dera, Mitakisou, during travel and over lunch.
✓Confirm as part of the journey
ESSENTIALESSENTIAL 02
Lunch at Mitakisou
Paid separately at actual costLunch at Mitakisou is proposed as an itinerary option after restaurant availability has been checked. The cost of lunch and drinks is paid separately by the guest.
✓Confirm as part of the journey
English interpretation/support and lunch at Mitakisou are required arrangements for this model journey. The final price is not confirmed when an enquiry is submitted; a formal quotation is provided after the details are reviewed. Specialist interpretation for business negotiations, medical matters or legal matters is not provided.